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Nordiska Kompaniet Stools

Swedish

Since its inception, luxury retailer Nordiska Kompaniet, known affectionately to its customers as “NK,” has offered an influential platform for innovators in furniture design. Its department stores in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden, have been home to many of the top names in mid-century modern design and in Scandinavian modernism. Admired for its production of high-quality pieces, it continues to support forward-looking designers.

Nordiska Kompaniet was founded in 1902 through the merger of the companies K.M. Lundberg and Joseph Leja. Its founder, Josef Sachs, envisioned a department store as a cultural arena that would rival the luxury stores of Paris. He opened a flagship store in Stockholm in 1915. Early on, the brand set its sights on quality furniture making, bringing on master cabinetmaker Axel Einar Hjorth, who headed its production from 1927 to 1938. 

The Stockholm Exhibition of 1930 was pivotal for both Nordiska Kompaniet and the world of design as a whole. NK’s installation, designed by Sven Markelius, positioned the artist as a key influencer and force majeure of Swedish functionalism.

Nordiska Kompaniet has continued to hire renowned designers throughout its operations, including such luminaries as Carl Bergsten, David Rosen and Gio Ponti. Many iconic sofas, lounge chairs, bookcases and dining room tables from the mid-century modern period originated in its furniture shop. The brand has also been at the forefront of textile, ceramic and wallpaper design, with artists Berndt Friberg, Josef Frank, Stig Lindberg and Elsa Gullberg among those who have contributed to NK’s brand legacy.

To cater to its growing customer base, Nordiska Kompaniet opened a second store in Gothenburg in 1971. Today, NK continues to provide patronage to top designers, remaining a leader in high-end furniture production. 

Find antique and vintage Nordiska Kompaniet tables, seating, mirrors, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Nordiska Kompaniet
Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of stools/side tables was produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. Crafted from solid pine, the pieces have developed a beautiful natural patina over tim...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Stools

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of oiled pine stools designed by Axel Einnar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "Skoga". Sweden, circa 1930th. Wear consistent with age and use, some trace of repair. Read...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Stools

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Pine

David Rosén “Berga" stool Solid pine Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Ystad, SE
David Rosén “Berga" stool Solid pine Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1940s The Iconic “Berga" stool by David Rosén made for the renowned Nord...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Stools

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Pine

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Nordiska Kompaniet stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Nordiska Kompaniet stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nordiska Kompaniet stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Nordiska Kompaniet were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth, and David Rosén. Prices for Nordiska Kompaniet stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,113 and can go as high as $18,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,774.

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